French word: Désolé(e)
French word: Désolé(e)
Pronunciation: day-zo-lay
English translation: Sorry.
No matter which French-speaking country it is that you visit, you need to at least make an effort to learn the basics of the language. If you don’t want to appear rude, if you want to excuse yourself and if you just want to plain say sorry to someone who you unintentionally stumbled with on the street, the French term to use is Désolé(e).
This means sorry in English, and the pronunciation is day-zo-lay.
Anne has studied and spoken French for over a decade and has lived in both France and Francophone Cameroon. She strives to write lessons that reflect her real experiences and represent the way people really speak.
